NOTICE TO BIDDERS
BELMONT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ OFFICE, ST. CLAIRSVILLE, OHIO 43950
Sealed bids will be received by the Belmont County Board of Commissioners at the Commissioners’ Office, Belmont County Courthouse, 101 West Main Street, St. Clairsville, Ohio 43950 until10:00 a.m. on June 14, 2023, for furnishing bids for the following items for the Belmont County Auditor’s Weights & Measures Office then at said office publicly opened and read aloud.
One (1) 1 Ton Full Crew Cab Pickup Truck
Copies of specifications and bid forms may be obtained at the Commissioners’ office between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. daily, Monday through Friday. If any questions call Auditor Cindi Henry at 740-699-2130.
Each bid must be accompanied by a bid guaranty meeting the requirements of Section 153.54 of the Ohio Revised Code as follows:
- A Bond in accordance with Section 153.54 (B) O.R.C . –OR—
- A certified check, cashiers’ check or letter of credit in accordance with Section 153.54 © O.R.C in an amount equal to 5% of the bid.
Bid Security furnished in Bond form, shall be issued by a Surety company or Corporation licensed in the State of Ohio to provide said surety:
Each bid must contain the full name of the party or parties submitting the proposal and all persons interested therein. Said contract will be let to the lowest and best responsible bidder. The County reserves the right to reject any and all bids and award a contract to that bidder which is in the best interest of the County.
By order of the Board of Commissioners of Belmont County, Ohio
Bonnie Zuzak, Clerk of the Board
Times Leader Advertisement: Two (2) Tuesdays, May 30 and June 6, 2023
Please send proof of publication to: Belmont County Commission
Belmont County Courthouse
101 W. Main St.
St. Clairsville, OH 43950
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
BELMONT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. CLAIRSVILLE, OHIO 43950
Sealed bids will be received by the Belmont County Board of Commissioners at the Commissioner’s Office, Belmont County Courthouse, 101 West Main Street, St. Clairsville, Ohio 43950 until 10:00 A.M. (Local Time), Wednesday, May 31, 2023 for furnishing all labor, materials, equipment and other incidentals and all tasks necessary for Belmont County Engineer’s PROJECT #23-6: BEL-CR10-22.09 – PID 116179 SUPERSTRUCTURE REPLACEMENT, then at said office publicly opened and read aloud. This project is to replace the superstructure of an existing bridge.
Copies of specifications and bid forms may be obtained at the Commissioners’ office between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. daily, Monday thru Friday.
A bid guaranty shall be provided with the bid in accordance with Section 153.54 of the Ohio Revised Code as follows:
A bid guaranty shall be provided with the bid in accordance with Section 153.54(B) O.R.C. for the full amount of the bid, or certified check, cashier’s check or letter of credit in accordance with Section 153.54(C) O.R.C. in an amount equal to 10% of the bid. Bid security furnished in Bond form shall be issued by a Surety Company or Corporation licensed in the State of Ohio to provide said surety.
Each bid must contain the full name of the party or parties submitting the bid and all persons interested therein. Each bidder shall be pre-qualified in the appropriate work type by the Ohio Department of Transportation at the time of the bid opening and shall submit certification of said approval and pre-qualifications with bid. The owner intends and requires that this project be completed by April 30, 2024.
All contractors and subcontractors involved with the project will, to the extent practicable use Ohio products, materials, services and labor in the implementation of their project. Additionally, contractor compliance with the equal employment opportunity requirements of the Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 123, the Governor’s Executive Order of 1972 and the Governor’s Executive Order 84-9 shall be required.
Bidders must comply with the prevailing wage rates on Public Improvements in Belmont County, Ohio, as determined by the Ohio Bureau of Employment Services, Wage and Hour Division, (614) 644-2239.
The Belmont County Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any informalities in the bids received, and to accept any bid or combination of bids which is deemed most favorable to the County at the time and under the conditions stipulated. The Commissioners further declare that they will award the contract for this project to the lowest and best bid, which may not necessarily be the lowest bid. The bid package contains a Plan and Equipment Questionnaire designed to gather certain information that may be considered in this regard. No single factor will control the Board’s decision to award, and the Board reserves the right to exercise its full discretion.
Terry D. Lively, P.S., P.E. Belmont County Engineer
Times Leader Advertisement: Two (2) Tuesdays, May 16, 2023 and May 23, 2023
PUBLIC NOTICE
BELMONT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ OFFICE ST. CLAIRSVILLE, OH 43950
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT
The Belmont County Commissioners requests statements of qualifications from engineering firms interested in providing utility engineering services for the Belmont County Water and Sewer District on a retainer basis. The Board will select one candidate based on qualifications and familiarity with the district’s infrastructure. Engineering Services required under this contract include, but are not limited to: water/sanitary sewer line extensions; infrastructure upgrades/maintenance projects; capacity studies; cost estimates; preparation of bid documents; procurement (bidding) assistance; and feasibility studies. The Board’s intention is to retain engineering services for typical expansion and maintenance projects. Engineering services for larger scale projects will be advertised separately.
Engineering firms interested in being considered for a contract to provide the required services should reply with a statement of qualifications no later than June 23rd, 2023. Statements received after this deadline will not be considered. Statement of qualifications should include: information regarding the firm’s history; education and experience of owners and key technical personnel; the technical expertise of the firm’s current staff; the firm’s experience in performing engineering studies; experience in providing utility engineering services; availability of staff; the firm’s equipment and facilities; references; and any previous work performed for Belmont County.
The selected firm will be awarded an initial one-year agreement. The agreement will have the option for one (1) two-year renewal, there will be an opportunity to make adjustments in the scheduled hourly rates at that time.
Statements of qualifications should be transmitted to: Rebecca Hughes, Operations Manager, Belmont County Water & Sewer District, Water & Sewer Projects, P.O. Box 457, 67711 Oakview Drive, St. Clairsville, OH 43950.
As required by Ohio Revised Code 153.67-71, responding firms will be evaluated and ranked in order of their qualifications. Following this evaluation, the Belmont County Commissioners will enter contract negotiations with the most highly qualified firm(s).
By Order of the Board of Commissioners of Belmont County, Ohio
Bonnie Zuzak, Clerk
Times-Leader Advertisement: One (1) Monday: May 8, 2023
BELMONT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ OFFICE ST. CLAIRSVILLE, OH 43950
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT
The Belmont County Commissioners intend to contract for engineering services in connection with sewer system upgrade projects. These projects may include: design of a sewer gravity force main replacement; manhole replacements; sewer lift station upgrades; and inspection services. Engineering firms interested in being considered for a contract to provide the required services should reply with a statement of qualifications no later than June 16, 2023. Statements received after this deadline will not be considered.
Statement of qualifications should include: information regarding the firm’s history; education and experience of owners and key technical personnel; the technical expertise of the firm’s current staff; the firm’s experience in performing engineering studies, securing project funding, design, construction administration and construction observation; availability of staff; the firm’s equipment and facilities; references; and any previous work performed for Belmont County.
Statements of qualifications should be transmitted to: Rebecca Hughes, Operations Manager, Belmont County Water & Sewer District; Sewer System Upgrade Project; P.O. Box 457; 67711 Oakview Drive St. Clairsville, OH 43950.
As required by Ohio Revised Code 153.67-71, responding firms will be evaluated and ranked in order of their qualifications. Following this evaluation, the Belmont County Commissioners will enter contract negotiations with the most highly qualified firm.
By Order of the Board of Commissioners of Belmont County, Ohio Bonnie Zuzak, Clerk
Times-Leader Advertisement: One (1) Mondays: May 1, 2023
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE BELMONT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ON THE ISSUE OF THE RETIREMENT AND RE-EMPLOYMENT OF THE BELMONT COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF JOB AND FAMILY SERVICES CHILD SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR
Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 145.381 the Belmont County, Ohio Board of Commissioners hereby gives notice that it has been notified by the Belmont County Department of Job and Family Services Child Services Administrator of her retirement from that position effective June 24, 2023, and is seeking re-employment to the same position beginning on July 2, 2023. The position of Belmont County Department of Job and Family Services Child Services Administrator is one that is appointed by the Board of Commissioners for which the re-appointment of retiree is subject to public notice and meeting requirements set forth in the above referenced statute. The Board of Commissioners will hold a public meeting at their offices at 101 W. Main Street, St. Clairsville, Ohio 43950 on June 14, 2023 at 9:30 A.M. on the issue of the retiree’s re-employment to such position.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF BELMONT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, Bonnie Zuzak, Clerk
Times Leader Advertisement: One (1) Monday, April 24, 2023.
NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR DESIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
The Board of Commissioners of Belmont County is accepting qualifications from design
professionals to provide design services for a New Animal Shelter Project. The Project is
anticipated to include construction of a new animal shelter facility in Belmont County. Interested
firms may request an RFQ from Bonnie Zuzak, Clerk, at bzuzak@belmontcountyohio.org.
Qualifications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. local time, May 19, 2023.
Times Leader Advertisement: One (1) Monday, April 24, 20233